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MARINETTE, Wis. -- Few figures are more closely tied to Wisconsin than Vince Lombardi. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the man behind the legend when Theatre on the Bay presents "Lombardi" at the Bayshore Arts Center on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Marinette Campus. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Based on the bestselling book "When Pride Still Mattered" by David Maraniss and written by Eric Simonson, "Lombardi" explores a pivotal week during the Green Bay Packers’ 1965 season. Through the lens of a journalist seeking to understand the coach’s relentless pursuit of excellence, the play offers an intimate look at Lombardi’s leadership, family life and lasting impact on professional football.
"Lombardi is more than a story about football," said Lauryn Albaugh, director of the Bayshore Arts Center. "It reveals the human side of a legendary figure whose influence continues to shape our region and our culture. For Northeast Wisconsin audiences, it's a story that feels both personal and timeless."
For director Sam Wargula, the production carries special meaning. "I couldn't be more grateful to have 'Lombardi' be my first show as a director -- a story so close to my heart and to the community I hold so dear," Wargula said. "Directing has given me the opportunity to give back to my community and to the theater I've been a part of for several years, and I'm proud of the cast and the show we've put together. 'Lombardi' is one of the best scripts I've ever read, and I think its story will resonate with diehard Packer fans and theater fans alike."
The cast includes Ronald Sequin as Vince Lombardi, Jennifer Rickaby as Marie Lombardi, Chase Kazmierkoski as Michael McCormick, Josiah Kaliq as Dave Robinson, Corbin Cody as Paul Hornung and Travis Meyer as Jim Taylor.
The production is directed by Sam Wargula with assistant director AJ Rassmussen. Design and production support are provided by Justin Pilz, Chris Weber and Rebecca Archambault.
Tickets are available online or 45 minutes before each performance. The box office is cashless. Adult tickets are $22, senior tickets $18 and child tickets $16.